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K58 PHU

1992 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,063 mi
Last recorded97,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Tvr Griffith52,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 PHU
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 97,063 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,792 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 96,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 96,532 miles

Corrosion to chassis and outriggers

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Fail 21 May 2021 96,532 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to chassis and outriggers

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,958 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 13 May 2019 95,958 miles

Fuel hose damaged Filter to chassis pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose damaged Pump to filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Surface corrosion to chassis areas

Pass 14 May 2018 95,648 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 95,648 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2017 95,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis frame corroded and rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 95,352 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion chassis frame corroded and rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 94,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,230 miles

Front and rear under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,227 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front and rear under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 94,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 94,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,357 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 93,358 miles

ADVIESE CAR METEL WORK UNDER VEHICLE HEAVY SURFACE RUST

ADVISES MAIN BEAM LOW

ADVISES SURFACE RUST REAR DISES

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 93,358 miles

ADVIESE CAR METEL WORK UNDER VEHICLE HEAVY SURFACE RUST

ADVISES MAIN BEAM LOW

ADVISES SURFACE RUST REAR DISES

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 92,842 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,491 miles

Offside seat belt is slow to return.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Suspension arms are rusty.

Under body tubing and chassis are rusty.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,488 miles

Chassis ad suspension arms are rusty.

Horn was initialy quiet.

Oil loss at pipes to oil cooler.

Rear pads appear low.

Steering is stiff. Unable to find any form of power steering.

Pass 11 May 2006 89,690 miles

front suspension arms starting to corrode

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play at both front upper swivel joints

slight play at both front upper wishbone rear most bush

surface corrosion at front chassis and around suspension mounting points

surface corrosion at offside and nearside chassis around body mounting areas

surface corrosion at rear chassis around suspension mounting points

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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K58 PHU is a 1992 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 52,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K58 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K58 PHU registered?

K58 PHU is a 1992 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K58 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K58 PHU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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